How Much Does a Mural in the Bay Area Cost?

Sep 28

Below are the factors that affect the final price of having your mural hand painted in your school, business, or home.

Size:

Size is a significant factor. It is probably pretty obvious, but the larger the area being painted, the longer it takes. It comes down to the adage: time is money. The size makes up about 30% of the total cost.

Wall surface texture:

Another common mural price factor is the wall's surface texture. Hand painting can be slowed considerably by a rough and matt surface texture. Luckily there are tricks of the trade that allow for hand painting on these surfaces, but they can be time-consuming. The percentage for a very bumpy texture can increase the price by as much as 25-35%.

Timing:

Working around regular business hours, like after 5 pm or on weekends and holidays, is often necessary. These unusual working hours also factor into pricing. It is not uncommon for a 10% increase in price if unusual hours are needed to complete a project.

Design choice:

Some lmurals are straightforward, and some can be very complex. This complexity is another significant factor when determining the cost of having a mural painted. The design complexity is the most considerable percentage of the cost. The complexity makes up about 60-70% of the final price.

Height:

The last factor I am adding is the physical location of the mural. Often temporary scaffolding can be used, which is relatively cheap, but sometimes man lifts are required to access the desired height. These lifts generally start at 600 dollars a day, but weekly rentals bring the price down to earth, costing around 1400$. Height usually factors less than other elements of the hand-painted sign cost and is about 15-25% of the cost.

Average price breakdown:

The average price for a mural is about 2500$. However, the above factors can significantly affect the project total. If the mural is small, uncomplicated, and on a flat texture, the base cost can be as low as 800$. Huge complex murals requiring man lifts can go up to as much as 15,000$

Feel free to call or email us if you want to explore your mural project. We will discuss your project and provide an accurate estimate free of charge. We have been painting murals in the bay area for over ten years and have the skills and professionalism to complete your project on time and on budget.